Lāčplēsis Day celebrations to feature a concert by “Jauno Jāņu orķestris” and a torchlight procession
On Lāčplēsis Day, we will come together in the light to honour those who fought for our freedom and reaffirm our sense of belonging to our country.
On June 11, Liepāja 2027 took part in the Kurzeme Tourism Conference 2025, which gathered tourism professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry experts at Skrunda Manor.
The Liepāja 2027 programme was highlighted as one of the key initiatives shaping and continuing to strengthen Kurzeme’s visibility on a broader scale. Liepāja 2027 director Inta Šoriņa shared insights on the city and region’s storytelling potential within the context of international tourism.
Highlights from the programme:
A key announcement came from the Kurzeme Planning Region, presenting a new competition for tourism entrepreneurs under the Light in the Dark project. The call invites the creation of new off-season tourism products, which will be piloted this autumn and featured in international digital materials as examples of inspiration.
Thank you to all partners and participants – stay tuned for updates from Kurzeme Planning Region: kurzemesregions.lv/en
On Lāčplēsis Day, we will come together in the light to honour those who fought for our freedom and reaffirm our sense of belonging to our country.
On Friday, 6 November, Liepāja 2027 – European Capital of Culture held its final monitoring meeting with the international panel of experts appointed by the European Commission.
On November 4, the Great Amber Concert Hall in Liepāja hosted the Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027 (Liepāja 2027) international conference Cultural Renovation, this year with the theme ‘All My Relations’, focused on art’s ability to build relationships, strengthen a sense of belonging, and promote public participation.